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SPECIAL FX MAKEUP

SPECIAL FX MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Dive into the world of TV, Film, gore & fantasy!

Do you love Special FX Makeup Artistry? 

Here are some reasons why diving into the world of Special FX Makeup can allow you to have a fulfilling career:

 

  1. Work in all fields of makeup artistry
  2. TV & Film Makeup is booming!
  3. Dive into creativity
BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY

BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Do you dream of becoming a bridal makeup artist?

Here are some reasons why Bridal Makeup Artistry makes for an amazing career:

 

  1. Flexible Schedule
  2. Great Money
  3. Make People Feel Beautiful 
  4. Glamour & Beauty
  5. Travel 
STUDIO HEAD'S SUCCESS STORY

ARTISTS WITHIN ALUMNI JOURNEY

How our Studio Head went from a Student to a professional Makeup Artist!

Have you dreamed of becoming a Makeup Artist?

*WORKING WITH TOP MODELLING AGENCIES

*WORKING ON PHOTOSHOOTS FOR MAGAZINES

*WORKING ON FILM SETS

*CREATING YOUR OWN BRIDAL BUSINESS 

Listen to our Studio Head's story and how you can do it too!

HIGHLIGHTER: POWDER VS LIQUID

HIGHLIGHTER: POWDER VS. LIQUID

Which one is right for you?

We will break it down for you! 

PINCHABLE CHEEKS

EMBRACE THE HEAT WITH BRIGHT CHEEKS

Our new Cheek Stain launched in perfect timing with this heatwave!

 Would you believe it only takes one product to achieve this look?!

SMOKEY LINER

SUMMER TREND: SMOKEY LINER 

Sultry eyes are in for the summer and it is a lot simpler than you think to create this beautiful look!

 

Only three products are going to be needed to master this look, which can be done in minutes!

TV & FILM CALGARY 2024

CALGARY FILM INDUSTRY 

HERE IS WHAT'S COMING FOR 2024
 
Are you interested in working as a makeup artist in the TV and film industry? 
 
You picked a good place to start your career in makeup! 

 

VACATION MAKEUP TRENDS

SUMMER MAKEUP 

Dreaming of a summer vacation?

This mood board will transport you right to Italy on a fun vacation with friends!

You may not have your vacation booked yet, but you will want to try out these beautiful makeup looks that are trending for summer!

You can’t go wrong with a bronzed and dewy makeup look in the warmer months.

 

We will break down the makeup techniques and products for you below! Even a beginner at makeup can achieve this look in this simple lesson!

NEW FLEX COURSES

NEW FLEX COURSES 

WE HAVE NEW MASTERS & HONORS MAKEUP COURSE FLEX DATES

So many of our makeup students come to us and have been dreaming about a career as a makeup artist for years before they do anything about it.

LIGHTEN THE COURSE LOAD

Our Masters Makeup Artistry, and our Honors Makeup Artistry diploma programs now have flex date options to break up the work load, so that you can ease into that path you are meant to follow.

BOXING WEEK MAKEUP DEALS

HUGE SAVINGS 

OUR BOXING WEEK MAKEUP DEALS ARE STILL GOING STRONG

2024 feels like a good year to make it about you. We decided to run our deals on makeup, makeup lessons, online makeup courses, and more, until the end of the year, so that you can take advantage and set yourself up for success.

Start the new year looking, and feeling fabulous.

We have up to 50% off until the end of the year. Don't wait, take advantage of these great deals while you can.

SALE ENDING SOON!

SALE ENDING SOON

If perfecting your own Personal Makeup Routine, Restocking your AW03 Products or Starting a Career as a Professional Makeup Artist Online is on your to do list, it's all on sale!

UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY

We have slashed prices on our AW03 Makeup Products, and our personal Online Makeup Lessons

…and wait until you hear this! 

We have an insane deal with our Online Makeup Artist Masters certificate course. We are giving you a FREE makeup kit when you sign up with the pay in full option!

EXCLUSIVE CELEBRITY MAKEUP MASTERCLASS

EXCLUSIVE CELEBRITY MAKEUP MASTERCLASS

With Hollywood’s Hottest Makeup Artist and Photographer!

We are so thrilled to have celebrity makeup artist and photographer BEAU NELSON joining us as our special guest, all the way from LA!

Beau’s makeup and photography skill are in high demand by renowned brands like Chanel, Tom Ford, Mui Mui, and Giorgio Armani. His incredible artistry has graced the covers of fashion giants such as Vogue, Allure, Elle, and W Magazine. This is a huge achievement and something that only comes with focus and determination. 

This Masterclass is so much more than other classes out there. Here is a real success story, Beau is not only going to show you techniques and products that he uses to create his signature style, but he is also going to share with you his journey to get where he is today, including the sacrifices. This is knowledge is priceless and something that can make such a crucial difference to you and your journey! 

TV TALK: BEAUTIFUL SKIN

LET'S TALK BEAUTIFUL GLOWING SKIN

I get asked about my skin all the time. I’m sorry to say there is no magic formula, it takes work, especially as you get older!
My skin is a combo of never going in the sun anymore, getting regular facials, using a red light mask every day and using the correct makeup products...correctly!
I've learned that less really is more, especially when it comes to your makeup base.
Wearing a foundation primer is not a luxury it's a necessity to avoid makeup settling into fine lines and to also keep your makeup looking even throughout the day.
Concealer needs to be applied only where needed and your formula needs to be creamy and hydrating with coverage. 
There are so many little tips and tricks that make a huge difference to looking like you are wearing makeup vs looking like you have amazing skin. 
I want people to notice my skin, not my makeup!
GET YOUR GLOW ON

HOW TO GET YOUR GLOW ON

Do you love that bronze, golden glow?

Are you dying to lay out and get your tan on?

JUST LEAVE YOUR FACE OUT OF IT!

So now what? You’re taking care of your face by avoiding the pigmentation and premature aging, but now you have a gorgeous tanned body and your face is five shades lighter!

If you match you foundation to your lighter face you look like you have a floating head but if you match your foundation to your darker body it ends up looking patchy and uneven…what do you do?

YOUTUBE VS MAKEUP SCHOOL

YOUTUBE VS MAKEUP SCHOOL

Have you ever followed a YouTube tutorial and wondered why your makeup looks heavy, cakey and overdone, while the makeup tutorial you just followed to a T looked fresh, flawless and perfect? Makeup for social media does not work in real life! While it’s a great to get a feel for what working as a makeup artist could be like, it isn't the best place to learn makeup professionally.

When working as a makeup artist for any sort of film or recording your makeup needs to be heavy, dramatic and overly contoured because the lighting, quality of filming and editing take away so much detail. When filming makeup under professional lighting, intensity is taken away from the makeup look and imperfections diffused so the extra intensity is required to counteract this process. Many videos use filters which alter the look of features, coloring and details. What appears to be a light, fresh, makeup look is really just an illusion, it's actually a full, heavy finish. Makeup that is applied for YouTube or Social Media isn't an everyday look or something that would be wearable under natural lighting. 

MAKEUP ALUMNI SUCCESS STORY

ALUMNI IN THE HOUSE

It’s so amazing to watch our makeup students grow and create amazing makeup careers after school. Scarlett is such an incredible example of this.

Scarlett started her makeup journey with us as a student back in 2008, she then came back as an instructor for our Makeup Diploma and Advanced Makeup Diploma courses in 2017 and we have her back again today teaching our Special FX portion of our Makeup Artistry Honors Diploma.

We asked Scarlett what her most challenging job to date has been and here's what she had to say...

WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER

MASTER THE HOTTEST BEAUTY TREND

WANT TO DOUBLE YOUR INCOME & CREATE YOUR OWN HOURS?
WANT TO WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER?
WANT RECURRING REVENUE?

Whether you are already working in the beauty industry or you are a beginner, the aim is to be able to offer as much as possible to one client, to give them a reason to come back for more, and here's how...

IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT THE MAKEUP

IT'S ABOUT SO MUCH MORE!

EVERY MAKEUP OR HAIR DIPLOMA COURSE ENDS WITH A PHOTOSHOOT     

  Makeup school isn't just about the makeup application, it's about being prepared, understanding what is required of you and working as a team. 

We want our students to know exactly what to expect when they start working in the fashion industry. 

YOUR MAKEUP DREAMS

IN ACADEMY CLASSES ARE BACK!

WHAT ARE YOUR MAKEUP DREAMS?
The industry is booming in all areas!
There has never been a better time to turn your dreams into reality.

OUR DIPLOMA COURSES BUILD ON EACH OTHER
TAKE ONE OR TAKE ALL!


Which course is right for you?
Where do you see yourself in the industry?

CREATIVITY STARTS WITH A MOOD BOARD

IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

TEAM WORK IS EVERYTHING
When you look at an image what do you see? 
Looking back at images of our past makeup diploma course
alumni photoshoots we see
creativity, determination and team work
Photoshoot day is always the best! It's when an idea comes to life. We are so fortunate to collaborate with some of the best talent in the business!

DREAM . CREATE . INSPIRE  
WHEN MAKEUP AND ART COLLIDE

OH WHAT A NIGHT 

WHEN MAKEUP AND ART COLLIDE
This past weekend the main fashion event of the season took place and our makeup artistry alumni were right in the midst!
 
LOOK 2022 

The fashion show was put together by founder of Mode Models, the legendary Kelly Streit and the Contemporary Art Gallery.